![]() ![]() These 2021 Award-winners are its first true wireless models, and they're very impressive. Panasonic isn't a brand that immediately springs to mind when you think of sports headphones. If you've got the budget for a premium pair of sports headphones the WF-1000XM4 need serious consideration. Combine this with brilliant noise cancelling courtesy of Sony's Integrated Processor V1 and the WF-1000XM4 are difficult to fault.Ĭlever features like Quick Attention and Speak-To-Chat both allow you to have a conversation without removing the earbuds – great for a mid-run chat. The Sonys are comfortable to wear too, with touch-sensitive controls and ear tips that provide excellent noise isolation. The wireless charging case also extends this by a further 16 hours. Those who prioritise battery life in sports headphones should find the eight hours promised by the Sonys more than sufficient for any activity. You can't help but be carried away by their sense of musicality. They have dynamics and detail in spades and deliver a balanced performance, with taut and weighty bass and sophisticated mids and highs. If you're looking for premium sports headphones to slip into your ears, these sweat-resistant, 2021/2022 Award-winning Sonys need to be at the top of your list. In short, they offer a lot of what makes Sony's high-end buds so compelling, without cutting too many corners. ![]() Sonically, they're even-handed and nicely balanced, with well-shaped bass notes. Voice controls come via Google Assistant and Siri, and while they're not a dedicated sports model, the IPX4 rating means they're resistant to water splashes. They pair with Sony's consummate Headphones Connect app for sublime controls, and numerous extra features (like the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, which upscales audio files to something approaching ‘hi-res’ quality). Battery life is a healthy 10 hours from the earbuds themselves, and another 10 from the charging case, making a total of 20. They handle the basics very well, with Bluetooth 5.0, and compatibility with SBC and AAC codecs. Last year, the C500 won a 2022 What Hi-Fi? Award, so we would have to say the answer is yes. But can it do the same at the budget end of the market with the WF-C500? When it comes to wireless earbuds, Sony has sewn up the high end with the WF-1000XM4. Read the full Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review But we don't think this is the end of the world when you consider that these classy buds ooze such sophistication. It's a shame there's no support for high-quality wireless audio codecs such as LDAC or aptX HD, nor is there wireless charging or Bluetooth multipoint. As for sound, it's balanced and neutral and overflowing with fine detail. They can automatically adjust the amount of ANC on offer so your music isn’t drowned out by particularly loud noises and the effect is deeply impressive. ![]() Speaking of noise-cancelling, the Bose are at the top of their game. Bluetooth 5.3 is a big bonus, and the Bose app allows you to alter the amount of noise-cancelling on offer via a number of customisable presets. ![]() Smaller and lighter than the original QC Earbuds, the Earbuds II provide a comfortable fit and lots of features. Which is good enough for most activities on dry land. They're not a sports pair, but they are rated IPX4 water resistant. As the title of the award suggests, these premium Bluetooth in-ears sound amazing and set a new benchmark for wireless earbuds at this level. Say hello to the 'Best wireless earbuds over £200' at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022. ![]()
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